| Description |
vii, 120 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
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Backgrounds to Shakespeare
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| Summary |
Provides historical context to Shakespeare's works, explaining what daily life in Elizabethan England was like in the country, in the city, and among the nobility, since all of these settings feature prominently in his plays. Major events of the period, including the exploration of the New World and the clashes between the British Navy and the Spanish Armada, add important perspective for students studying Shakespeare and his works. Coverage includes: rituals of birth, marriage, and death; folklore, superstition, and witchcraft; Catholicism and Puritanism; medicine and the plague; crime; the Gunpowder Plot; and much more.--From publisher description. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Homes and haunts -- England.
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Literature and society -- England -- History -- 16th century.
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Literature and society -- England -- History -- 17th century.
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England -- Social life and customs -- 16th century.
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England -- Social life and customs -- 17th century.
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| ISBN |
9781604135237 (acid-free paper) : $40.00 |
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1604135239 (acid-free paper) |
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